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ENDORSEMENT: Kelly Brough for Denver mayor
Kelly Brough’s life could be a reflection of Denver itself. Her own profile synchs with much of the city’s image: educated but down to earth; cosmopolitan yet compassionate. She reflects Denver’s diversity, too, as a mom to bi-racial kids. She also can relate on a very personal level to some of Denver’s most daunting challenges.…
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Three takeaways from latest Denver mayoral debate
Thirteen candidates answered questions about topics they might face as the Denver’s next mayor. 9 News Candidates who participate in Denver’s Fair Elections Fund sparred over the city’s most pressing issues, notably the enforcement of a camping ban and rent control, in a debate hosted by 9News, a media partner of The Denver Gazette, on Thursday…
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Colorado Govs. Polis, Romer join in partnership with Western Governors University
Gov. Jared Polis joined forces with former Colorado Gov. Roy Romer last week to partner with Western Governors University – a private nonprofit online university founded by Romer and 18 other governors. Polis signed a proclamation declaring Feb. 6 as “WGU Colorado Day,” recognizing an official partnership between the state and the organization, which WGU…
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Homelessness, crime, affordability topics of first 9NEWS mayoral debate
Thirteen candidates answered questions about topics they might face as the Denver’s next mayor.
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Sole Republican mayoral candidate wants to ‘Fight for Denver’s Future.’
Denver has not had a Republican mayor in decades. Andy Rougeot, a registered Republican and one of 17 others vying for the seat, seeks to buck that trend. With a solid 10% base of registered Republicans in Denver, there’s a solid chance Rougoet makes the June runoff, according to published reports. His campaign is one focusing…
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Here’s the official order of candidates’ names on ballot for Denver council, mayoral races
After a random drawing of names by the Denver Elections Division Tuesday evening, the ballot order for all 17 mayoral candidates and 41 other city offices is set. Here’s how the names will appear, in order. Mayor: Lisa Calderon Trinidad Rodriguez Aurelio Martinez Thomas Wolf Al Gardner Terrance Roberts Kwame Spearman Renate Behrens Chris Hansen…
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Denver elections
Lot draw has begun. Ballot order to be determined pic.twitter.com/mrzXir1Dyi — Denver Elections (@DenverElections) February 8, 2023
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OEDIT welcomes new executive director
The Office of Economic Development and International Trade this January welcomed a new executive director in Eve Lieberman, Gov. Jared Polis’ chief policy advisor and legislative counsel. Lieberman took over the role from Patrick Meyers on Jan. 1. Lieberman has served in legislative and policy departments, in addition to federal affairs work for Polis in…
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Who are the frontrunners in Denver mayor’s money race?
Roughly a dozen candidates have begun to separate themselves from the crowded pack in the race for Denver mayor – at least based on money raised. While not the sole measure of a serious candidacy, robust fundraising points to a person’s viability as a candidate since it shows concrete support – in this case, money – for the…
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Lafayette gains new aerospace startup ThinkOrbital’s headquarters
Colorado’s aerospace industry just grew Thursday with the announcement of a new company that will create new jobs around the greater Denver area with economic development incentives from the state. Space infrastructure startup ThinkOrbital chose Lafayette for its headquarters, according to a news release from Gov. Jared Polis and the Global Business Development Division of…

